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Kerry pledges US support for Pakistan’s fight against terror
The United States hosted a high-stakes strategic dialogue with Pakistan on Monday, with its top diplomat John Kerry vowing support for the key South Asian country’s fight against terror. “Our nations are committed to combating...Feb 29, 2016 893 0 -
Trump’s politics and Exploitation of Fear – An anatomy
The 2016 election campaign has seen a new curve of fear-driven politics, with some Republican candidates repudiating everything that the Democratic President Barack Obama has pursued in the last seven years as inimical to American interest....Feb 29, 2016 1555 1 -
From Saving Face to Girl in the River – Pakistani Sharmeen Chinoy wins 2nd Oscar
Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy won her second Oscar at a glittering Academy Awards ceremony Sunday, becoming one of the few women to achieve the coveted distinction for her short documentary “A Girl in the River –...Feb 29, 2016 2448 0 -
Ahead of Super Tuesday, Poll says Hillary and Trump lead in Virginia
With Super Tuesday contests just days away, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has some positive vibes coming out of Virginia, one of the 11 states going to vote on March 1. A Monmouth University Poll, released...Feb 26, 2016 957 0 -
Interfaith convention backs US taking in more Syrian refugees
An interfaith convention of Imams and Rabbis has expressed support for United States resettling more refugees from Syria, as five-year-old conflict in the Arab country continues to push vulnerable families into neighboring states already struggling to...Feb 26, 2016 1053 0 -
Afghanistan – corruption and conflict keep stability elusive
As Kabul prepares for direct talks with Taliban to establish legitimacy in the face of insurgency, rampant corruption is fast eroding average Afghanis’ trust in the state and threatening to undermine efforts for sustainable peace. Rated...Feb 25, 2016 832 0 -
Crowdfunding journalism and creativity – trends and possibilities
Since its launch, the Internet has been shaping journalism in many ways. Some of the largest media organizations now must do well on the social media to draw more and more audience and following – giving...Feb 24, 2016 1683 0 -
US, Russia announce plan for ceasefire in Syria from Saturday
The United States and Russia, co-chairs of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG), on Monday announced a plan to effect cessation of hostilities in the conflict-ravaged Arab country at 00:00 Damascus time on February 27. A...Feb 23, 2016 902 0 -
After close victory, Hillary Clinton acknowledges challenges ahead
The Nevada caucuses gave Hillary Clinton a close but vital victory in the presidential nomination campaign over Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, as the top Democratic candidate acknowledged challenges she has to overcome in terms of winning...Feb 21, 2016 713 0 -
Wall of Kindness – Pakistanis embrace Iranian social welfare concept
A year after the Iranian youth introduced the Wall of Kindness, or Deewar-e-Meherbani – as it is known in Persian and Urdu languages – the social welfare concept has transcended across the border into Pakistani cities....Feb 20, 2016 1186 0